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Andy Burnham officially takes over as UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
King Charles Britain’s King Charles III shakes hands with Britain’s incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, on July 20, 2026. — AFP pic
Monday, 20 Jul 2026 7:41 PM MYT

LONDON, July 20 — Britain’s King Charles III today appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said.

“Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next government. — AFP

    

 

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